-0.61% is the change from 978 to 972
Calculation steps:
[( 972 - 978 ) ÷ 978] x 100 = -0.61%
Formula
Percentage change = [(972 - 978) / 978] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
972 - 978 = -6
-6 ÷ 978 = -0.006134969325153374
-0.006134969325153374 x 100 = -0.61%